Podcast Episodes

Episode 51: A good code of laws

Episode 51

Arizona’s first territorial legislature was busy, tackling issues such as Indian affairs, counties, education, transportation and the thorniest issue…

5 years ago

Programming Notice

Due to a family emergency, there will be no new episode for Sunday, March 21, 2021.

5 years, 1 month ago

Episode 50: That charming rogue

Episode 50

The life and times of the lawyer, orator, politician, serial liar and woman-chaser who named Arizona.

5 years, 1 month ago

Episode 49: All somewhat quiet on the western front

Episode 49

Though a soldier’s life in 19th century Arizona was no walk in the park, the Confederates would have been more than happy to take the territory back.

5 years, 1 month ago

Episode 48: Ditat Deus

Episode 48

In which we learn the correct way to pronounce “Prescott.”

5 years, 1 month ago

Episode 47: Birthday Q&A

Episode 47

It’s Arizona’s birthday! And the podcast’s anniversary! So let’s sit down and answer a few questions about both.

5 years, 2 months ago

Episode 46: Cochise will never be friendly

Episode 46

The U.S. Army and the Apache could just not get along.

5 years, 2 months ago

Episode 45: The Long Walk

Episode 45

In 1863 General Carleton ordered Kit Carson to bring the hammer down on the Navajo - hard

5 years, 2 months ago

Episode 44: The Hassayampers

Episode 44

An episode full of gold-filled water and Goldwaters.

5 years, 3 months ago

Episode 43: The father of Arizona

Episode 43

Behind-the-scenes wheelings and dealings, plus lobbying from our old friend, Charles D. Poston, made 1863 the year Arizona became a U.S. territory.

5 years, 3 months ago